So as pretty much everyone on this planet bar those on very very remote desert islands, know by now, there is a worldwide pandemic going on. As the days and weeks pass by on and the death toll mounts up and the infected number in the thousands and thousands and here in Ireland we have … Continue reading A Lighthearted Girl’s Guide to Surviving a Pandemic
I started this journey towards zero waste about 3 years ago and have made a lot of progress but still have a long way to go. I thought it might be helpful if I documented some of the milestones, so I could have a better sense of where I am and where I want to … Continue reading My Zero Waste Journey So Far
I recently discovered the many amazing benefits and uses of Chickpeas and the more I find out, the more I'm amazed. Chickpeas really are a wonder food. Chickpeas help to increase satiety(feeling full), boost digestion, keep blood sugar levels stable, increase protection against disease and more. Called Besan or gram flour, chickpea flour is naturally … Continue reading How to Make Tasty Chickpea Tofu, Zero Waste Chickpea Hair Mask and Fabulous Flax Milk
So I don't know about you but in the last four years, I've being having a lot of bad hair days, not just every other day or once in a while but like everyday, all the time. Unfortunately, I'm not Rapunzel, no matter how hard I wish, quite the opposite alas. Four years ago this … Continue reading 13 Ways to Grow Your Hair Long Faster Naturally
Why because the world would be a poorer place without magic, without Fairytales, without wonder, mystery and the power of the Imagination. Because we live in an age, where it seems everything can be explained by science, by facts that are taken as ultimate truths and yet many of these facts only become facts, if … Continue reading Why We Need to Believe in Dragons, Once Upon a Time and Fairies living at the Bottom of the Garden
So having a shower is just about getting clean as fast as possible? Nope! These days, its a way to wake up, soothe the senses, nourish your skin and more recently to awaken your childhood sense of wonder and play!!:) One awesome way to bring more joy and fun into your shower routine is to … Continue reading How to make Lush Inspired Shower Jellies & The Many Remarkable Uses of Egg Shells!
Last Sunday, I went foraging in the lush wild meadow that runs along the side of Lough Atalia, the small lake that runs to the sea in Galway harbour. It was a stunning day, I felt almost light headed with the scent of wild flowers, fresh running water and the earth warmed by the heat … Continue reading Foraging on the Banks of Lough Atalia in Galway, How to make Honeysuckle Ice Cream and other Nectar of the Gods
Foraging in the city can be truly enjoyable, challenging and always rewarding. The joy and satisfaction of making your own remedies, cosmetics and food from herbs and flowers you gathered yourself is immeasurable. The heart of summer is an excellent time to gather your herbs for making creams, balms, salves, oils, tinctures, tonics, teas and … Continue reading Foraging in the City: How to make Herb & Flower Infused Oils at home, as well as Uplifting Eucalyptus & Mint Shaving Cream
Nourishing Calendula Night Cream Ingredients: Calendula Oil [Recipe at end of post for this] 1 Cup Shea Butter - Half a Cup Coconut Oil - One Cup Avocado Oil - Half a Cup Coconut Cream - Half a Cup Beeswax - One chopped standard bar Vitamin E Oil - 1 -2 Capsules Lavender Essential Oil … Continue reading How to make Nourishing Calendula Night Cream for tired, dry, sensitive skin. Also How to make Eastern Spices & White Willow Cream to take Pain Away
Midsummers Night Eve has passed and we are at the height of summer and as the weather improves, my thoughts turn to the sea and all its wonders. Living as I do on the edge of the Atlantic, the sea has been a constant presence in my life. The sea for all our advances in … Continue reading From the Depths of the Ocean, ‘Mermaid Tears’, An Ode to the Sea
Cleopatra, the last Queen of Ancient Egypt will be forever remembered, not just for being one of the most powerful women on earth, not just for her daring and adventurous spirit, not just for her talent at languages and negotiating skills but also for her astounding beauty. I grew up hearing about ancient Egypt and … Continue reading Cleopatra’s Coconut Cream Body Wash and Other Recipes fit for a Queen
Since I started taking action to live in a more sustainable eco-friendly manner, I have become astonished at the cumulative, domino effect of change. The more I changed how I lived my life from simple things like buying bamboo toothbrushes instead of plastic to learning new skills from preserving seasonal food to making my own … Continue reading Soul Space, Transform your Home, Transform Your Life, Creating Your Own Eco – Sanctuary, One Drawer at a Time!
It is so important to take care of your feet, they support you all day long, everyday and yet are often forced into tight uncomfortable shoes, high heels, flip flops...It is really only when there is something wrong with our feet that we pay attention to them but a few simple measures to look after your … Continue reading How to make Fabulous Foot Cream
The Guardians of Gaia 